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President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted the drop in inflation to 3.55% in the first half of June, the sixth consecutive reduction. The information was known within the framework of his 64th birthday.

Measures against price increases

From the National Palace, Sheinbaum also celebrated the drop in the price of tomatoes. He attributed the progress to the joint work with Pemex and the Ministry of Energy to set fuel caps, as well as the voluntary agreements of the Anti-Inflation Package (Pacic) with producers and merchants.

“The truth is that the team has done a lot of work, which has to do with the work that Pemex and the Ministry of Energy do to convince all gas stations of a maximum limit on the price of diesel and magna gasoline, and permanent work for Pacic for the basic basket in voluntary agreements with producers and marketers, and particularly some products that had very high prices such as tomatoes,” commented the federal president.

He added that speculation affecting the cost of tomatoes was also reduced.

International context and economic growth

Sheinbaum acknowledged the global difficulties due to the conflict in Iran, but hoped that the price of oil would drop to a reasonable level. “Even in these circumstances, the economy is growing and a lot has to do with construction; the Housing Program, in addition to providing housing to people with fewer resources, boosts the economy,” he stated. The rebound in public and private construction in the second quarter of the year stood out.

The mandatory registration of cell phone owners is advancing, but does not reach the goal. According to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT), as of June 22, 62 million 582 thousand 340 lines had been linked. This represents 43% of the total of 144 million 585 thousand 131 active numbers in the country. That is, only four out of every ten lines are registered.

The legislation establishes that users must associate their name and CURP with each line before June 30. Those who do not do so could lose service. The process began on January 9, 2026, but the number of links is still below 50%.

Obstacles in registration

The Competitive Intelligence Unit (CIU) warns that the pace is insufficient. In an analysis he points out:

“Compliance is growing, but the speed recorded is insufficient to achieve widespread coverage before the June 30 deadline.”

The real problem is not a lack of information. A CIU survey reveals that 66% of users are aware of the obligation, but only 45% of them have registered their lines. The firm explains:

“The main obstacles are not related to lack of knowledge, but to the reluctance of users to execute the process.”

The gap between knowledge and action shows a key factor: mistrust. Many users hesitate to share personal data such as name and CURP, despite dissemination campaigns. Without measures to strengthen information security, full compliance by June 30 appears elusive.

A leap towards energy sovereignty

President Claudia Sheinbaum presented the Renewable Energy Growth Plan, a strategy that seeks to strengthen Mexico’s energy independence, promote social justice and reduce environmental damage by 2030.

The plan contemplates adding 32 thousand megawatts (MW) to the National Electric System during the six-year term. To achieve this, an estimated investment of 739 billion pesos is required.

The most relevant thing: 70% of this new capacity —22 thousand MW— will come from renewable sources. This will progressively reduce dependence on imported natural gas.

Two key projects in the northwest

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is developing two emblematic works in that region.

The first is the “Oasis” complex, in Mulegé, Baja California Sur. It will be a hybrid system that will combine solar energy with a photovoltaic plant, mass storage with state-of-the-art batteries and green hydrogen production.

The second is the Rafael Galván Maldonado Photovoltaic Plant, in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. This mega-project is projected to be the largest solar energy plant in all of America. It is emerging as the axis of the federal government’s sustainability and electrical modernization agenda.

Both projects are advancing in parallel. The goal: to consolidate a cleaner energy matrix that is less vulnerable to the fluctuations of the international fossil fuel market.